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Brittany’s Answer
Great question, Laurinda. Something to consider for the sake of your own mental health regarding the teacher having favorites is to ask yourself: How is this impacting me?
I would spend less time thinking about the teacher having favorites because I think a bigger issue here is: She's not the best at teaching and you're not sure what she's talking about at points.
I think the best way to consider approaching this issue is to see if you are able to connect with the instructor privately and share your concerns about needing more clarity regarding certain sections of her instruction. Sometimes teachers may not receive that type of feedback, so she may not be aware that there's a problem that needs to be solved.
I would spend less time thinking about the teacher having favorites because I think a bigger issue here is: She's not the best at teaching and you're not sure what she's talking about at points.
I think the best way to consider approaching this issue is to see if you are able to connect with the instructor privately and share your concerns about needing more clarity regarding certain sections of her instruction. Sometimes teachers may not receive that type of feedback, so she may not be aware that there's a problem that needs to be solved.
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Karen’s Answer
Good question! It's easy for teachers to favor students who perhaps are most like them. You could try meeting individually with this teacher -- don't talk about favorites, but explain that you're having a hard time understanding things and ask for their suggestions. Most teachers appreciate when students ask for help. It shows you are trying to learn.
With every good wish and many blessings,
Karen
With every good wish and many blessings,
Karen